Between Reality and Imagination. "Demon" by Enea Colombi

Italian director Enea Colombi creates a visual universe suspended between the natural landscape, dark fantasy, and cinematic experimentation in «Demon» (2024). Produced by Section80 and Borotalco, and filmed in the Italian provinces of Piacenza and Brescia, the short film unfolds through a metaphorical narrative: in a landscape marked by ancient wounds, a horse awaits the impossible return of its rider. A story of absence and memory conveyed through imagery of remarkable sensory intensity.

Conceived in collaboration with Luca Degani, the film intertwines natural settings, objects, and references to the world of fashion in a sequence of images that blur temporal boundaries. Sound, textures, and the materiality of spaces become as important as the characters themselves. Rather than following a conventional narrative, Colombi constructs a succession of fragments that find their correspondence in the final scene.

Raised in the Italian countryside, Colombi began directing music videos at the age of sixteen for his country's rap scene. His career, spanning music, fashion, and advertising, has maintained a consistent focus on the relationship between human emotions and the environment. His music video «Mare di Guai», for singer Ariete, received a UK Music Video Award, strengthening his international recognition.

"Demon" by Enea Colombi.

The distinctiveness of his work lies in his ability to transform familiar places into spaces of uncertainty. Landscapes, roads, and infrastructure become psychological settings where the everyday takes on an unsettling dimension. In «Demon», this exploration unfolds through carefully composed cinematography, an evocative atmosphere, and an open-ended narrative that invites viewers to interpret the images beyond their immediate meaning.

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Credits:

Direction.- Enea Colombi.
Concept and Art Direction.- Enea Colombi, Luca Degani.
Brand Direction.- Alberto Deon.
Production.- Section80, Borotalco.
Executive Production.- Caterina Colombo, Matteo Stefani, Enea Colombi, Alessandro Ubaldi.
Producer.- Luca Degani.
Cinematography.- Alessandro Ubaldi.
Art Direction and Set Design.- Michela Croci.
Costumes.- Pellicceria Naoni.
Styling.- Tommaso Cappi.
Music Composition and Sound Design.- Nico Palermo.
Electronic Music Composition.- Eugenio Mazzetto.
Color Grading.- Daniel Pallucca.
Visual Effects (VFX).- Giuseppe Parisi, Riccardo Stasi, Luca Degani.
Special Effects (SFX).- Moviechrome.
Research and Development (R&D).- Ludovico Fontanesi.
Location.- Paratico, Brescia, Italy.
Date.- 2024.